Category Archives: Series

Quiche reminds me of Christmastime because there’s no other time of year (except maybe Thanksgiving) when I would need to make a breakfast that serves more than two people. Being in a full house for the holidays, I find it … Continue reading …

Mr. English and I just got back from a trip to France to visit our wedding caterer. The day of our tasting may have been the best day of my life. I’m not sure the actual wedding can beat sitting … Continue reading …

Sometimes, like this year, I have holidays à deux. And this column is, of course, about eating terrific, but realistic, dinners for two. So if this year you find yourself celebrating as a twosome, here is one option I propose: … Continue reading …

One thing (of the many things) I love about French cuisine is the little mixtures of herbs and spices that, together, have become vastly important and common as one ingredient. Herbes de Provence. Fines herbes. Quatre épices. Blends that are … Continue reading …

Mr. English and I are half mad about the steak tacos at a Mexican place here in London called Wahaca. They’re not much to write home about—just grilled steak, pickled onions, cilantro, a bit of salsa. But in their warm, … Continue reading …

I hate to say it, but I have a real bone to pick with English markets. And I just don’t understand what the problem is! I can never find seafood. Giant shrimp like we have in the States. Scallops. Calamari. … Continue reading …

Last night we came home to London after a whirlwind wedding planning weekend in Paris. I think if I’m honest, I didn’t want to come down from the high that was the weekend (in Paris!) and face the reality of … Continue reading …